Pathological Gambling (Psychological Disorders)

Título: Pathological Gambling (Psychological Disorders)
Autor: Christine A. Adamec,‎ M. Foster Olive,‎ Pat Levitt
Data: 2010

Pathological gambling, also known as compulsive gambling, is a psychological disorder characterized by the inability to resist impulses to gamble, leading to severe personal or social consequences. In people who develop compulsive gambling, occasional gambling can lead to a gambling habit. Pathological Gambling examines all aspects of this disorder, including its causes, symptoms, treatment and therapy, and current research into the disorder.

Chapters include:

• Gambling and Its History in the United States
• Who Are Pathological Gamblers?
• Causes of Pathological Gambling
• Related Psychiatric and Health Issues
• Related Social and Legal Problems
• Treatment.

Product details

• Series: Psychological Disorders
• Library Binding: 110 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (December 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1604139420
• ISBN-13: 978-1604139426
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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